S1 WHS legislation: its role in a timber and furniture workplace (5 marks) · Industrial Technology Timber

S1 · WHS legislation: its role in a timber and furniture workplace (5 marks)

Fits: 2022 Q16(a) (5). Also 2016 Q16(a) · 156 words · 5 chunks

S1.1 · LawIn NSW, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the WHS Regulation make the business (the "person conducting a business or undertaking", PCBU) legally responsible for ensuring, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers.S1.2 · DutiesThe law requires a furniture factory to provide safe machinery with guards, safe systems of work, training and supervision, PPE, first aid, safety signage and consultation with workers through health and safety representatives or committees.S1.3 · ExampleFor example, wood dust (especially hardwood dust) is classified as a cause of nasal cancer, and noise from saws and planers damages hearing. The legislation therefore requires dust extraction, hearing protection and monitoring to control these hazards.S1.4 · WorkersWorkers also have duties: to follow safe work procedures, use PPE and report hazards.S1.5 · PolicingSafeWork NSW polices the law through inspections, improvement and prohibition notices, fines and prosecution. This gives employers a strong financial and legal reason to comply and reduces injuries and lost time.

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